The crash occurred round 3:14 a.m. on northbound Route 4 close to Presidential Parkway. The three males have been driving in a Dodge Charger being pushed by Hazel when the Charger and one other automobile have been struck by an Infiniti Q50 that was altering lanes whereas driving at excessive velocity, police mentioned.
The Charger left Route 4 and struck a number of tree stumps earlier than coming to relaxation, police mentioned. The motive force of the Infiniti, recognized by police as an Higher Marlboro lady, and her two passengers weren’t injured. The motive force of the opposite automobile additionally was not damage.
State police mentioned investigators assume that alcohol could have been a contributing circumstance within the crash. No prices have been filed early Saturday.
Jackson was drafted by the Vikings within the fourth spherical of this 12 months’s NFL draft, after enjoying at Alabama after which Oregon. Lytton performed collegiately at Florida State and Penn State, and Hazel performed at Maryland and Charlotte. Each the Vikings and Smart issued statements of condolence Saturday.
All three males performed for coach DaLawn Parrish and gained a number of state championships as Parrish constructed a dynasty at Smart. When Parrish stepped down in January after profitable six titles, Jackson, Lytton and Hazel all confirmed up at a shock occasion for the departing coach, Parrish mentioned Saturday.
“Excellent younger males,” Parrish mentioned. “Laborious-working, very caring. All three of them will all the time be part of my life. As they informed me I helped them develop, these younger males helped me develop as a coach and a person. I’ll all the time miss them, all the time love them, on the very least I’m glad they have been collectively on the finish.”
All three gamers have been two-way stars for Smart, offering highlights for each the offense and the protection. They helped contribute to a 43-game profitable streak for the Prince George’s County program that stretched throughout a number of seasons and included three consecutive state titles.
Lytton was named All-Met Defensive Participant of the 12 months in 2017 after spending his senior season because the backfield anchor of a dominant protection. He started his faculty profession at Florida State earlier than transferring to Penn State.
Jackson performed vast receiver and defensive again for the Pumas, however finally settled into his function as a defensive star on the faculty stage. An extended, bodily nook, he completed his profession at Oregon as an All-Pac 12 choice.
Hazel, one other standout at vast receiver and cornerback, went to Maryland. He had flipped his dedication from West Virginia, giving the hometown Terps extra momentum with native recruits. He performed 4 seasons for Maryland earlier than transferring to Charlotte for his last 12 months of eligibility.
